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Nanny Position

North Reading, MA

$30 - $35/hr

The 3.5-year-old begins half-day preschool just after Labor Day, four days per week from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at a school five minutes from the home, and the nanny will handle that transportation. The ...

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Nanny Position

North Reading, MA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

The 3.5-year-old begins half-day preschool just after Labor Day, four days per week from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at a school five minutes from the home, and the nanny will handle that transportation. The ...

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Home Work Staffing

Nanny Position

North Reading, MA

$30 - $35/hr

The 3.5-year-old begins half-day preschool just after Labor Day, four days per week from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at a school five minutes from the home, and the nanny will handle that transportation. The ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Part Time Nanny

Natick, MA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Overview / About the Family A warm, active family in Sherborn is seeking a dependable, energetic part-time afterschool nanny for ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Part Time Nanny

Natick, MA

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Overview / About the Family A warm, active family in Sherborn is seeking a dependable, energetic part-time afterschool nanny for ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Melrose, MA

$35/hr

... per week Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM ... The older child attends school in Arlington, and the Nanny handles the 3:00 PM pickup and afternoon ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Melrose, MA · On-site

$35/hr

... per week Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM; Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM-5:00 PM ... The older child attends school in Arlington, and the Nanny handles the 3:00 PM pickup and afternoon ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Afterschool Nanny

Wellesley, MA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Overview / About the Family A warm, active family in Sherborn is seeking a dependable, energetic part-time afterschool nanny for ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Afterschool Nanny

Wellesley, MA

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM-6:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Overview / About the Family A warm, active family in Sherborn is seeking a dependable, energetic part-time afterschool nanny for ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Somerville, MA

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Wednesday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Thursday- 3:30- 10:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Position Overview A Somerville family is seeking a reliable, engaging part-time nanny ...

Nanny Poppins Agency

Nanny Position

Somerville, MA · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Monday-Wednesday 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Thursday- 3:30- 10:00 PM Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Position Overview A Somerville family is seeking a reliable, engaging part-time nanny ...

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How much do week nanny jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for week nanny in Boston, MA is $25.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.57 and $29.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a week nanny?

Week nannies are childcare professionals who provide care and supervision for children during the weekdays, typically from Monday to Friday. They may live with the family during the week or come to the home daily, depending on the arrangement. Week nannies handle daily routines such as preparing meals, taking children to and from school or activities, helping with homework, and engaging in educational play. Their primary role is to support working parents by ensuring the children's needs are met throughout the workweek.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a week nanny?

To thrive as a Week Nanny, you need experience in childcare, a recognized childcare qualification (such as CACHE or NVQ), and often first aid certification. Familiarity with child development milestones, safety protocols, and tools like baby monitors or scheduling apps is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and reliability are essential soft skills for building trust with both children and parents. These skills ensure a safe, nurturing environment and effective support for busy families throughout the week.

What are some common challenges a week nanny may face while managing multiple children in a household?

Week Nannies often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of different-aged children, adapting to varied routines, and maintaining consistency with parental guidelines. Effective communication with parents and establishing clear expectations are crucial to navigate these situations smoothly. Additionally, Week Nannies must be adept at multitasking, resolving conflicts between children, and managing time efficiently to ensure a structured and nurturing environment throughout the week.

What is the difference between Week Nanny vs Babysitter?

AspectWeek NannyBabysitter
CredentialsChildcare experience, background checks, sometimes certificationsChildcare experience often preferred, background checks vary
Work EnvironmentLong-term, consistent care in family’s homeShort-term, occasional care, often in different locations
Employer & Industry UsageFamilies seeking regular, ongoing childcareParents needing temporary or evening care

Week Nannies typically provide consistent, long-term childcare in a family’s home, often with required certifications and background checks. Babysitters usually offer short-term, occasional care, often without the same level of credentials. Both roles are essential in the childcare industry but serve different needs based on duration and frequency of care.

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Nanny Position

Nanny Poppins Agency

North Reading, MA

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Location: North Reading, MA
Compensation: $30–$35 per hour, based on experience
Commitment Level: Full-time, live-out, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A North Reading family is seeking an experienced full-time nanny for their two children, a 6-month-old and a 3.5-year-old. This is a long-term, live-out position, Monday through Friday during business hours. The nanny will run the children's day independently — breakfast, walks, outdoor play, and engaging, hands-on activities at home and out in the community. The 3.5-year-old begins half-day preschool just after Labor Day, four days per week from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM at a school five minutes from the home, and the nanny will handle that transportation. The family is looking for someone active, dependable, and full of positive energy who enjoys creating age-appropriate activities: science museum visits (the family holds a membership), library trips, park outings with the many children in the neighborhood, reading, and educational play. A finished basement play space is available for rainy and winter days. Housekeeping is limited to the children's needs; a cleaning service comes every two weeks.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks paid vacation
  • 2 paid personal days
  • 2 paid sick days
  • All major federal holidays paid
  • Paid legally through a payroll service

Responsibilities

  • Full care of a 6-month-old and a 3.5-year-old, including bottle feeding (including expressed breast milk), naps, diapering, and daily routines
  • Transportation to and from half-day preschool four days per week (no school Wednesdays)
  • Daily walks and outdoor play, including park outings with neighborhood children
  • Planning and leading engaging, age-appropriate activities and outings — science museum, library, educational play
  • Light meal preparation for the children
  • Children's laundry and tidying of the children's spaces
  • Keeping the children the primary focus of the day

Requirements

  • Prior professional experience with infants and toddlers
  • Comfortable caring for two children of different ages at the same time
  • Valid driver's license
  • Physically active, engaging, and able to bring positive energy into the home
  • Able to swim and comfortable swimming with the children
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification
  • Up-to-date vaccinations
  • Committed to a long-term placement
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
  • Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references
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About Nanny Poppins Agency

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Since 1995, the Nanny Poppins Agency has been providing the highest level of support as a full-service, nationwide nanny and domestic staffing agency. Our clients range from young, rising professionals looking for their first mother’s helper, nanny, personal assistant, or housekeeper; to high-profile, world-traveling corporate executives, business owners, dual-professional families, celebrities and athletes; to professionally run family trusts and estates. We manage each search with discretion, precision, forethought and in constant consideration of your valuable time. We know that you are busy and that your standards are high. We look beyond the average and seek out the best candidates, carefully screening them prior to sending them over for your review. The Nanny Poppins Agency has earned a reputation for sourcing, thoroughly screening, and placing candidates that hold the highest standard of professionalism. Our clients return to us and refer us to their friends, family and colleagues. Our clients can trust our agency to work hard to meet their criteria and unique needs throughout the candidate screening process. Nanny Poppins will be available to them at any time after the placement is made to ensure our clients are satisfied and will return to us, referring to their family.

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